Charge Nurse Manager - Orthopaedic Clinic
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent 1.0 FTE position.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
We are looking for someone to join us as a Charge Nurse Manager in our Orthopaedic clinics.
The Charge Nurse Manager (CNM) position is responsible for the effective management of the Orthopaedic clinics. The CNM will do this through managing and leading the people, systems, processes and resources that facilitate clinically safe, efficient and effective service delivery across the Orthopaedic clinics.
The CNM will provide clinical and professional leadership to the team, developing the nursing service, ensuring quality standards are met and contributing to the strategic direction for the Orthopaedic clinic. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and Clinical Leader to develop and implement new models of care.
The Orthopaedic clinic sees more than 30,000 patients annually so this is a busy and important role. The role is based in Wellington Regional Hospital, however clinics are deliver at Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, and Te Wao Nui (Children - s Hospital). You will be expected to have a presence in all of the locations that orthopaedic clinics are delivered.
About you
- Previous leadership experience
- Orthopaedic experience preferred
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Relevant Post-Graduate qualification or working towards this
- Experience in leading quality improvement and change initiatives
- Understands the significance and obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports leadership of these within the service
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 20th June 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.